Paphiopedilum ciliolare

Paphiopedilum ciliolare
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Cypripedioideae
Genus: Paphiopedilum
Species: P. ciliolare
Binomial name
Paphiopedilum ciliolare
(Rchb.f.) Stein
Synonyms
  • Cypripedium ciliolare Rchb.f. (basionym)
  • Cypripedium miteauanum L.Linden & Rodigas
  • Cypripedium ciliolare var. miteauanum Linden
  • Paphiopedilum ciliolare var. miteauanum (Linden) Pfitzer
  • Cordula ciliolaris (Rchb.f.) Rolfe
  • Paphiopedilum superbiens ssp. ciliolare (Rchb.f.) M.W.Wood

Paphiopedilum ciliolare is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is known commonly as the short haired paphiopedilum. It is endemic to the Philippines.[1]

This is a rare orchid with a total wild population of fewer than 2500 mature individuals. It is heavily collected for the horticulture trade and its forest habitat is threatened with destruction and degradation.[1]

This species is notoriously difficult to propagate. Germination media are most effective when they contain sugar and tryptone.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Rankou, H. 2015. Paphiopedilum ciliolare. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2015. Downloaded on 12 September 2015.
  2. Pierik, R. L. M., et al. (1988). Seed germination and further development of plantlets of Paphiopedilum ciliolare Pfitz. in vitro. Scientia Horticulturae, 34(1), 139-153.


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